HYMN #0923 SSS #923 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #923: We speak of the land

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

1

We speak of the land of the blest,
That country so bright and so fair,
And oft are its glories confessed;
But what must it be to be there!
To be there! ... to be there! . . .
Oh, what must it be to be there! . . .
To be there! ... to be there! . .
Oh, what must it be to be there!

2

We speak of its pathways of gold,
Its walls decked with jewels so rare,
Its wonders and pleasures untold;
But what must it be to be there!

3

We speak of its peace and its love,
The robes which the glorified wear,
The songs of the blessed above;
But what must it be to be there!

4

We speak of its freedom from sin,
From sorrow, temptation, and care,
From trials without and within;
But what must it be to be there!

5

Do Thou, Lord, in pleasure or woe,
For heaven our spirits prepare;
Then shortly we also shall know,
And feel what it is to be there!

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "We speak of the land"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #923 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 5 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: Standard Metrical Hymnody
Stanza Structure: 5 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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